Folio: Wired Working on a Google-Baiting Widget

Posted on 26 July, 2008 by Martin Stabe

Wired.com wants web reputation ranking tool "which takes the user data from some of the big social networks like Facebook and MySpace using open API, crunches it, and spits out a list-style ranking broadcast across Wired’s widget network."

The EveryBlock Blog: EveryBlock partners with the Chicago Tribune

Posted on 24 July, 2008 by Martin Stabe

"[T]he Trib is publishing a map and list of local news articles, powered by EveryBlock." The Sun-Times appears to be doing the same thing.

Silicon Alley Insider: What’s Next For The NYTimes Online? Widgets, iPhone Apps, APIs, And More

Posted on 5 July, 2008 by Martin Stabe

APIs, widgets, aggregation tools, social networking tools and personalisation at the New York Times.

BBC Internet Blog: News & Sport Embedded Media

Posted on 15 March, 2008 by Martin Stabe

"[On Thursday, the BBC] launched embedded media (see an example here) across the BBC News and Sport sites. ... you will eventually be able to syndicate and embed BBC video in your own sites."

Reuters Blogs: No one’s getting rich building [widgets]

Posted on 28 June, 2007 by Martin Stabe

"[W]hat does [widget] economy mean when most developers of these compact little bundles of software joy have a hard time sustaining their interest by, like, uh, getting paid for the work?"

Invisible Inkling: 10 obvious things about the future of newspapers you need to get through your head

Posted on 2 June, 2007 by Martin Stabe

"You don’t need millions of dollars or HD cameras or years of training to make it happen; all you need is the right frame of mind."

Red Herring: News Media Wild for Widgets

Posted on 27 May, 2007 by Martin Stabe

News organisations including Gannett are increasingly promoting web site widgets, which allow them to "get their content out widely while retaining control of analytics and advertising."

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